Aunt Rose's Famous Date And Nut Bread

“My Aunt Rose was a sensational cook and baker. She loved to visit unexpectedly, but she was always welcome — and always brought a freshly baked loaf of this bread. Although raisins were usually substituted for dates, in our family it was always called date and nut bread. Cream cheese is delicious on this bread. At the inn, we serve it at breakfast made up into miniature sandwiches.” The Inn at Manchester, Manchester, Vermont